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Wright scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

Wright scored on a spin move in the second period to stretch the Kraken's lead to 4-0, breaking a stretch of pressure from the Flames. The 22-year-old Wright has two points, three shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over three contests this season. He requested a trade in the offseason but has since turned his focus to making things work with the Kraken, at least for this year. Wright is on the third line to begin the campaign.

McMann scored a goal on six shots, added four hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

McMann has scored in back-to-back games. He's also compiled 12 shots, seven hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over three contests this season. McMann is getting steady playing time on the second line while also featuring on the power play. If his offense holds up in that role, he provides enough all-around production to help in most fantasy formats.

Catton scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

Catton broke through in the third game of the campaign after being held to two shots on net over the first two contests. The forward worked to the net to score the opening goal at 2:22 of the first period and set up a Shane Wright tally in the second. Catton is still learning the ropes in the NHL at 20 years old, and his usage will probably remain sheltered in a bottom-six role for now, though he does have a power-play role. He produced 17 points in 66 games as a rookie last year, though his first goal didn't come until he scored twice versus the Bruins on Jan. 6.

Verhaeghe scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Verhaeghe has collected a goal, an assist, four shots and a plus-3 rating over three games this season. The 31-year-old winger is filling a top-six role, working primarily with Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. Verhaeghe has logged at least 53 points in each of the last five seasons, though his shot volume plummeted last year, which could lead to lower offense if it doesn't bounce back. That said, his consistency makes him a reliable fantasy winger.

Carlsson logged three power-play assists and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Carlsson helped out on both of Cutter Gauthier's tallies in regulation before setting up Mikael Granlund's overtime winner. Through two games, Carlsson has a goal and four assists, as well as two shots on net and three blocked shots. The 21-year-old center should continue to be a steady source of option while receiving significant ice time on the first line and top power-play unit.

Granlund scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Granlund's tally at 4:14 of overtime sealed the victory. The 34-year-old has a goal and an assist across two games this season while primarily centering the second line. Granlund was fine in 2025-26 with 41 points, 117 shots on net and a minus-9 rating over 58 regular-season contests, and he'll continue to provide complementary scoring as a veteran on a young team.

Nielsen scored two goals in AHL Colorado's 5-3 win over Tucson on Sunday.

Nielsen had a career year with 49 points over 66 regular-season outings for the Eagles last year. The 26-year-old forward probably won't see much action with the Avalanche, but he should be a reliable minor-league scorer.

Bystedt scored twice and added an assist in AHL San Jose's 5-4 overtime win over San Diego.

Bystedt was held off the scoresheet in the Barracuda's season opener before posting a big game this time out. The forward took a leap forward last year with 60 points over 65 regular-season games, nearly doubling his output from his 31-point rookie year in 2024-25. While he's still just 22 years old, Bystedt has gotten a bit passed over by younger and more talented prospects in the Sharks' system, though he could still find his way to the big club with another strong AHL campaign.

Lavoie (undisclosed) is not an option for Sunday's road game against the Canucks, per SinBin.vegas.

Lavoie has yet to make his season debut, but he's been skating in practices while working his way back from his undisclosed injury. The Quebec native's next opportunity to draw into the lineup will be Tuesday in Seattle.

Yager scored twice and added an assist in AHL Manitoba's 8-3 win over Chicago on Sunday.

Yager's development has been slower than expected. He produced 30 points in 68 regular-season games with the Moose last year, adding a minus-15 rating and 108 shots on net. The 21-year-old is off to a good start this year, but he'll need sustained success at the AHL level to earn another call-up to the Jets.